Microbiology

Integrated Solution for Rapid AST Directly From Positive Blood Cultures to Combat Bloodstream Infection
A specialized microfluidic chip can extract bacteria and perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing directly from positive blood cultures in under 3.5 hours, offering a faster and more effective approach to managing bloodstream infections. More...29 Sep 2023


Molecular Multiplex Panels Quickly Supplanting Conventional Pathogen Detection Methods, Finds Report
The Association for Molecular Pathology has published a review that provides valuable insights into the use of multiplex PCR panels for detecting pathogens in the GI and CNS systems, lower respiratory tract, and joint specimens. More...28 Sep 2023




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